Business diversification project grows into Bison Guy brand that offers online sales throughout British Columbia
A bison producer in northeastern British Columbia officially opened in late August an on-farm processing plant that will prepare a wide range of meat cuts for clients. Operating under the brand name Bison Guy, the Weder family of Hudson Hope, B.C., held an open house for their new 10,000 sq. foot, provincially certified processing facility […] Read moreTag Archives organic — page 3
Bigger and better – bold plans to expand organic
In 2021, Canada was the fifth largest market in the world for organic food and products, as the industry was worth around $9.35 billion. But leaders in Canada’s organic sector aren’t satisfied with that figure. They’re working on a bold plan they say will make the industry stronger, bigger and better. The time is right […] Read more
Firm focuses on gluten-free
Calgary-based Stoked Oats is one of several Canadian oatmeal companies dedicated to producing gluten-free oats. President and chief executive officer Simon Donato said he started the company in 2011 with an eye on the cereal market and how there was a gap in the quality of oats delivered to grocery stores.
Grower input wanted on organic standards
The Organic Federation of Canada is accepting submissions on updating the Canadian Organic Standards. Anybody is welcome to make suggestions. Submissions will be grouped by themes, and working groups will be formed by July 30 to hash out what, if any, changes need to be made to the national standard. The new standard is expected […] Read more
Gene editing approved for crops
“It is the scientific opinion of the CFIA that gene editing technologies do not present any unique or specifically identifiable environmental or human health safety concerns as compared to other technologies of plant development,” the guidance document said.
Uncertainty throws cold water on organic market
Producers who came in when prices were high are now leaving the business; some say sector has lost one million acres
There is plenty of uncertainty in the organic market, and processors are hesitant to do much forward contracting of crops.
Canada moves ahead with gene editing for crops
Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced this morning the guidance for gene-edited crops under Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations, saying Canada’s approach is unique. There are three prongs to the approach: “The goal is to facilitate discussion as gene edited products are introduced to the market. “I am confident these measures will allow the […] Read more
Uncertainty throws cold water on organic market
Prices have been dropping and buyers are waiting to see where they end up.
Nature’s Path walks away from organic farm
Nature’s Path said the sale was a strategic decision to focus on its core business — manufacturing and marketing organic food.
Complete reset urged for transition to organics
Researcher says many producers take ‘input substitution’ approach when moving to organics from conventional farming
More research is needed on closing the yield gap between conventional and organic agriculture, says a U.S. researcher. Houston Wilson, director of the University of California’s Organic Agriculture Institute, has conducted a meta-analysis of hundreds of studies on dozens of organic crops. The conclusion is that organic yields are about 20 percent lower than conventional […] Read more
